Veteran

Medium humanoid (any race), any

Armor Class 17 (splint)

Hit Points 58hp 9d8+18

Speed 30ft

STR

16 +3

DEX

13 +1

CON

14 +2

INT

10 0

WIS

11 0

CHA

10 0

Skills Athletics +5, Perception +2

Senses passive Perception 12

Languages any one language (usually common)

Challenge 3 (700XP)

Actions

Multiattacks. The veteran makes two long sword attacks. If it has a short sword drawn, it can also make a short sword attack.

Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 1d8+3 slashing damage, or 8 1d10+3 slashing damage if used with two hands.

Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 1d6+3 piercing damage.

Heavy Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, range 100/400 ft., one target. Hit: 6 1d10+1 piercing damage.

Veterans are professional fighters that take up arms for pay or to protect something they believe in or value. Their ranks include soldiers retired from long service and warriors who never served anyone but themselves.